2026/2027 Neurology Program Residents
Ranjeeta Brahmanand, D.O. (PGY 1)
Dr. Brahmanand is a graduate of the Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at St. John’s University in Queens, NY. In her free time, she enjoys visiting farmer’s markets, yoga and meditation.
Alexandra Contardi, M.D. (PGY 1)
Dr. Contardi is a graduate of St. George’s University School of Medicine. She completed the Honor Program at University of Western Ontario- Richard Ivey School of Business, London, ON, Canada. Ally enjoys attending fitness classes, especially reformer Pilates classes and exploring the food scene in the area.
Delaram Pourkalbassi Esfahani, M.D. (PGY 1)
Dr. Pourkalbassi completed medical school at the Ross University School of Medicine. She completed her master’s degree at Florida Atlantic University in Biomedical Science and her undergraduate degree at Tehran Azad University. In her free time, she can be found walking her Dalmatians, practicing yoga and exploring the food scene.
Julia Duca, M.D. (PGY 2)
Dr. Duca is a graduate of St. George's University School of Medicine, Granada. She completed her undergraduate degree in Music at the University of Florida, Gainesville. In her free time she enjoys singing, songwriting, yoga and volleyball.
Austin Feindt, D.O. (PGY 2)
Dr. Feindt graduated from the Lincoln Memorial University, DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harrogate, TN. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. In his free time he enjoys finding ways to connect with nature, especially fishing and kayaking.
Meet Kachhadia, M.B.B.S. (PGY 2)
Dr. Kachhadia is a graduate of the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Medical College, Raykot, India. In his free time he enjoys pottery, gardening and cooking. Dr. Kachhadia speaks Gujarati and Hindi.
Douglas Asede, M.D., Ph.D. (PGY-3)
Dr. Asede is a graduate of the Ross University School of Medicine, Barbados. He completed his PhD In Neuroscience at the Graduate University of Tübingen, Germany, his Master's of Science at University of Oulu/University of Oxford and his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria. Dr. Asede enjoys both watching and playing soccer as well as travelling.
Sezan Hossain, M.D. (PGY-3)
Dr. Hossain is a graduate of the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, St. Maartin. He completed his undergraduate studies in Health Sciences at the University of South Florida, Tampa. Dr. Hossain is fluent in Bengali and English. In his free time he enjoys cooking, watching movies, taking pictures, especially of his cats, and going to escape rooms!
Fawaz Owais, M.D. (PGY-3)
Dr. Owais is a graduate of the Ross University School of Medicine, Barbados. He completed his Master's of Science in Health Care Administration at Texas Tech University and his undergraduate studies in Neuroscience at University of Texas, Dallas. Dr. Owais is fluent in Arabic and English.
Rochelle Boguslavskiy, D.O. (PGY-4)
Dr. Boguslavskiy is a graduate of the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University. She completed her undergraduate training at Rutgers University in New Jersey. She is an accomplished pianist as both a performer and instructor. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities with her husband including tennis, hiking and exploring parks. She is fluent in Russian.
Francis Demiraj, D.O. (PGY-4)
Dr. Demiraj is a graduate of the Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Florida, Gainesville. He has worked as a tutor in math and science with students of various ages. Dr. Demiraj enjoys cooking for family and friends and is an avid college football fan. He is conversational in Albanian.
Eduardo Rodriguez, M.D. (PGY-4)
Dr. Rodriguez is a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Puerto Rico Piedras. He has volunteered with the Caribbean Neurology Center. In his free time, he enjoys Crossfit, running, beach and paddle tennis and being a cat "dad". He is fluent in Spanish.